For my daughter’s 19^th birthday this year, we bought her tickets to go to see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We could hardly    41    them, but we knew how much this band   42    to her, for this is her favorite band.

On the night of the   43   I was glad to see her so excited, as she and her boyfriend

   44   . When they returned, with T-shirts, a program and lots of pictures of the band, their

   45    told us that the    46    had been well spent. This would be a memory she would never    47   , and nor would we.

Still full of excitement from the night before, the next day they made up their    48    to go to the shopping centre in the downtown area. When they returned, they    49    my husband and me with a gift each, with the words “You’re the best mum / dad in the world”    50    on them.

In surprise, we asked her why she bought us gifts. Her    51    was that she just wanted to show us she appreciated us.    52    lacking money, we had made it    53    for her to see her favorite group.

This wasn’t something new from our daughter; she had    54    given us gifts when she wanted to    55    her feelings. To us, each gift was a(n)    56    of joy. It could have been anything, it wouldn’t have mattered; it was the    57    itself and the feeling behind it.

I was a little proud    58    I knew I did something great when I    59    my daughter, a daughter who wanted to show you how much you were valued and loved. It is true that they say: it is better to    60    than to receive! My daughter taught me that from the minute she was born, and still does to this day.

41. A. attend                            B. listen                            C. visit                       D. afford

42. A. stuck                      B. agreed                     C. meant                           D. applied

43. A. party                       B. concert                 C. meeting                D. lecture

44. A. set off                            B. turned up                    C. came back                   D. woke up

45. A. expression                   B. instruction                   C. expectation              D. explanation

46. A. performance             B. time                       C. effort                            D. money

47. A. remember                     B. forget                           C. lose                       D. remain

48. A. hearts                            B. heads                           C. minds                           D. senses

49. A. supplied                 B. presented                   C. provided               D. equipped

50. A. drawn                            B. pressed                C. written                  D. read

51. A. reply                       B. opinion                 C. intention               D. problem

52. A. Except for                     B. In spite of                    C. Instead of                  D. As a result of

53. A. necessary                     B. difficult                 C. comfortable          D. possible

54. A. always                           B. never                           C. occasionally         D. seldom

55. A. hide                        B. explain                  C. express                D. impress

56. A. prize                       B. surprise                C. symbol                  D. award

57. A. gift                          B. value                            C. importance               D. act

58. A. because                     B. though                      C. unless                       D. until

59. A. understood                  B. changed               C. raised                           D. helped

60. A. accept                           B. give                       C. take                       D. borrow

 Hardly could he ____________ this amount of work in such a short time.

A. get through           B. get off                 C. get into               D. get down

It’s an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says “No” because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off and we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what’s the point if you can’t go on holiday. The joy of a recession(经济不景气) means no argument next year—we just won’t go.

　　Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday. A YouGov poll of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. What’s less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession—financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples. Disputes were characterized by intense verbal(言语上的) aggression(侵犯), tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.

　　Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men and women. “People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it’s for.” he explains. “They’ll say it’s to save to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them.” He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they’ve achieved something.

“The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know what’s going on with their finances, but they don’t. There seems to be more of a taboo about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you’re doing, who’s paying what into the joint account(共同账户) and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.”  

67. What does the author say about vacationing?    

　　A. People enjoy it all the more during a recession.

　　B. Few people can afford it without working hard.

　　C. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.

        D. It is the chief cause of family disputes.

68. What does the author mean by saying “money is known ... to bring a relationship to its knees” (Line 1, Para. 2)?  

　　A. Money is considered to be the root of all evils.

　　B. Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.

　　C. Few people can resist the temptation of money.

　　D. Disputes over money may ruin a relationship.

69. What does Kim Stephenson believe?    

　　A. Money is often a symbol of a person’s status.

　　B. Money means a great deal to both and women.

　　C. Men and women spend money on different things.

　　D. Men and women view money in different ways.

70. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should __________.    

　　A. put their money together instead of keeping it separately

　　B. make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgets

　　C. discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship

　　D. avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic

    Should girls go to school only with other girls? Is it better for boys to attend all - boy schools? Educators at school for girls in Washington D. C. believe children in classes of the same sex do better, but Other experts say there is no real evidence to support that idea. They believe there are other more important things that make a school effective.

     Excel Academy is the first all-girl school in Washington, D. C. that is independently operated and supported by taxpayers. It was established in 2007 and opened its doors in 2008. The Excel Academy provides free education to children from families without much money. It serves more that 600 girls from preschool, the youngest children to grade five. Three meals are serves each day. One of its students is 10-yar-oldAnyrech,who attended kindergarten in a classroom with boys. She says boys have different interests from girls. She's now at Excel for the following five years .“They would like to tell me that I can do it .They make me feel like I'm loved ang that I'm the smarter person in the world.”

    Kaye Savage established  the school . She says that when boys and girls are taught  together, the  teachers  teach for the boys. She says boys are a little louder and much more active than the girls，which  makes girls second - class citizens in their awn classrooms and schools. But Galen Sherwin ax the American     Civil   Liberties Union, the ACLU, disagrees. She says the evidence  ,in her words，is  not really there to  support claims that same sex classrooms produce better results. “ Similarities  between boys and girls are much greater and more relevant than any differences. Certainly any differences that exist are not relevant from an educational viewpoint，” Sherwin said.

      Elaine Weiss is an education expert. She believes other considerations besides same sex classes have a bigger effect on children 's  success in school. She says everything that happens in children's early development is important. “ Some of the early gap should be dealt with before Lids get to kindergarten. The classes should be relatively small, so that teachers can have a one - on - one  conversation  and interaction with students. And after - school opportunities should be enriched，” Weiss said.

24. We can learn from the passage that the Excel Academy   

A. is the only all girl school of the United States

B. raises funds to support the school and the students

C. receives students from all levels of the US families

D. is operated with the government’s financial support

25. According to 10 - year - old Anyreah ,         .

A. she spent her kindergarten days with only other girls

B. she disliked the differences between boys and. girls

C. she has been studying at Excel for at least 5 years

D. she thought highly of the same -sex classes at Excel

26.. The Excel Academy was established mainly to          .

A. let girls study lessons with all attention

B. help girls get the right of education

C. give girls the same concern and education

D. develop the same interest of girls in study

27.As for helping children to succeed at school, Elaine Weiss       .

 A. thinks smaller classes work better

 B. can't offer any better way or suggestion

C. stresses that fair education is the most important

D. thinks there's no difference between boys girls

In preparing scientific reports of lab experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logical order and clear language.

  A. observe                       B. predict                            C. inform                            D. present

   Have you ever studied a subject or brainstormed an idea, only to find yourself with pages of information, but no clear view of  how it fits together? This is where Mind Mapping can help you.

   Mind Mapping is a useful technique that helps you learn more effectively, improves the way that you record information, and supports and enhances creative problem solving. By using Mind Maps, you can quickly identify and understand the structure of a subject. You can see the way that pieces of information fit together, as well as recording the raw facts contained in normal notes.    36   , as  they  help your mind recall and review.

   Popularized by Tony Buzan, Mind Maps abandon the list format of conventional note taking．They do this in favor of a two-dimensional structure. A good Mind Map shows the 'shape' of the subject, the relative importance of individual points, and the way in which facts relate to one another. 37   .

1. Write the title of the subject you're exploring in the center of the page, and draw a circle around it.

2. As you come across major subdivisions or subheadings of the topic (or important facts that relate to the subject) draw lines out from this circle. Label these lines with these subdivisions or subheadings.

3. As you "burrow" into (挖掘) the subject and uncover another level of information (further subheadings, or individual facts) belonging to the subheadings, draw these as lines linked to the subheading lines.

4.    38   .

5. As you come across new information, link it in to the Mind Map appropriately.

   39    . Sub-topics and facts will branch off these, like branches  and twigs from the trunk of a tree. You don't need to worry about the structure you produce, as this will evolve of its own accord.

     40  . If you do any form of research or note taking, try experimenting with Mind Maps. You will find them surprisingly effective!

A. More than this, Mind Maps help you remember information

B. Mind Mapping is an extremely effective method of taking notes.

C. They help you to associate ideas and make connections that you might not otherwise make.

D. Then, for individual facts or ideas, draw lines out from the appropriate heading line and label them.

E. A complete Mind Map may have main topic lines radiating in all directions from the center.

F. To draw a Mind Map, follow these steps:

G. When created using colors and images or drawings, a Mind Map can even resemble a work of art!                                            

 Tom has always thought of himself as a good cook and never fails to ________ everyone of it.

  A. remind      B. remember   C. know       D. introduce

 _____ these experiments were successfully completed would we think of going into humans.

A. If only                     B. Even if                    C. Only if                    D. So that

        You probably love watching movies. They can be funny, sad, imaginative, inspiring, and so much more! There are so many possibilities and so many great movies to watch!

The making of a movie usually begins with a script (written by a screenwriter) . _____ 60．The producer is the person who is responsible for coordinating aspects of the film like budget and scheduling. The producer plans out how the project will be carried out and he usually starts by hiring a director!

________ 61．The director will usually identify themes or feelings that he or she wants the movie to convey to its audience and will then assemble all the other people who will be needed, such as costume-designers, makeup artists, special effects crew, makeup artists, cameramen, cinematographers (who supervise and instruct the cameramen), and, of course, actors!

Next, shooting begins! ________62． Often a director will want to get several “takes” (versions) of a scene or moment and usually only a few minutes of the movie are finished in one day’s work.___ ____63． So once filming is completed, the director must then work with editors to piece them all together, deciding which takes to use and adding in any special effects.

The entire process from acquiring the script to editing the scenes generally takes months or even years! Once it’s ready, the finished movie is then distributed to movie theatres. ______64．

A. Scenes are also usually not shot in order.

B. The actual filming can be a slow process.

C. It gets bought by a movie studio or a producer.

D. The way that movies are made has changed a lot over time.

E. The producer plays a very important role in making a movie.

F. In movies the director’s job is to bring the script to life on camera.

G. People can watch and enjoy it in the theatre.

 There is a real possibility that these babies could be terrified, ______ a sudden loud explosion.

     A. should there be      B. being there     C. there was     D. there having been

Geneva（日内瓦） Tourist Guide

* Universal compact app for iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPhone 5 / iPhone / iPod / iPad GENEVA TOURIST GUIDE with attractions, museums, restaurants, bars, hotels, theatres and shops with traveler reviews and ratings, pictures, rich travel information, prices and opening hours. 

    Discover what's on and places to visit in Geneva with our new cool app. It will guide you to top attractions and shopping malls, and tell you directions to hotels, bars, and restaurants. This is an all-in-one app for all the local attractions. Our travel guide to Geneva features up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, travel tips and more. 

Highlights : 

◆ Geneva Information -- Overview, climate, geography, history and travel

◆ Attractions -- Ancient sites, beaches, botanical gardens, coffee farms, museums, scenic drives, towns, waterfalls, religious and historical sites, etc. 

◆ Hotels -- From luxury hotels to budget accommodations, including reviews, price comparison, address and more. 

◆ Map -- It is an interactive map and get turn-by-turn driving directions. Find traffic details, road conditions, street maps, multi map, satellite photos, and aerial maps. Allow you to easily search and find local businesses with directions. 

◆ Gallery -- Picture galleries of Geneva's most beautiful sights, interesting events, unusual occasions and more.

◆ POI Search -- Search everything at Geneva. 

Enter any keyword or name to search. Find Name, address, distance, route map, call, and directions to every business location.

◆ Translator - Supports 52 languages, Large text Translation. 

◆ World Clock - All major cities of the world (1000 Cities).

21. What is Geneva Tourist Guide?

A. An app                   B. A book                    C. A map              D. An advertisement

22. Geneva Tourist Guide provides tourists with all the following help except ______.

A. to discover what's on and places to visit in Geneva

B. to guide tourists to top attractions and shopping malls

C. to offer latest information on attractions in Geneva

D. to help tourists make friends with Geneva locals

23. Which of the following is not among highlights of Geneva Tourist Guide?      

A. Information about both expensive and cheap hotels in Geneva

B. Chances to visit Geneva galleries without paying any money

C. A search system that can find everything at Geneva

D. Being able to be used by tourists from all over the world

The company’s           to guaranteeing customer satisfaction is vital to its success in sales promotion．

       A．devotion       B．contribution       C．agreement              D．commitment

  Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lad to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.

  Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Some burst with anger, and scream and yell . But others keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.

     For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones(荷尔蒙) . They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. In general the person feels excited and ready to act.

     Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.

     Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, "Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably."

     Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.

76. What’s the author’s purpose by writing this passage?(No more than 15 words)

77. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “repressing”?(No more than 5 words)

78. According to the passage, what are the two common ways for people to express their anger?(No more than 20 words)

79. Why do doctors warn us no to get angry easily?(No more than 15 words)

80. How can you deal with anger successfully in your daily life?(No more than 20 words)

In the depths of the French Guianese rainforest, there still remain unusual groups of indigenous(土著的) people. Surprisingly, these people live largely by their own laws and their own social customs. And yet, people in this area are in fact French citizens because it has been a colony(殖民地) of the French Republic since 1946. In theory, they should live by the French law. However, their remote locations mean that the French law is often ignored or unknown, thus making them into an interesting area of “lawlessness” in the world.

The lives of these people have finally been recorded thanks to the effects of a Frenchman form Paris called Gin. Gin spent five months in early 2015 exploring the most remote corners of this area, which sits on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, with half its population of only 250,000 living in its capital, Cayenne.

“I have a special love for the French Guianese people. I have worked there on and off for almost ten years,” says Gin. “I’ve been able to keep firm friendships with them. Thus I have been allowed to gain access to their living environment. I don’t see it as a lawless land. But rather I see it as an area of freedom.”

“I wanted to show the audience a photographic record touching upon the uncivilized life,” continues Gin. “I prefer to work in black and white, which allows me to show different specific worlds more clearly.”

His black-and-white pictures present a world almost lost in time. These pictures show people seemingly pushed into a world that they were unprepared for. These local citizens now have to balance their traditional self-supporting hunting lifestyle with the lifestyle offered by the modern French Republic, which brings with it not only necessary state welfare, but also alcoholism, betrayal and even suicide.

24.Why does the author feel surprised about the indigenous people in French Guiana?

  A. They seldom follow the French law.

  B. They often ignore the Guianese law.

C. They are separated from the modern world.

  D. They are both Guianese and French citizens.

25.Gin introduced the special world of the indigenous Guianese as _________.

A. a tour guide                           B. a geographer

C. a film director                         D. a photographer

26.What is Gin’s attitude towards the lives of the indigenous Guianese?

A. Cautious.         B. Doubtful.         C. Uninterested.           D. Appreciative.

27.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. The modern French lifestyle.

  B. The self-supporting hunting.

C. The uncivilized world.

  D. The French Republic.

Doctor often advises us to pay more attention to our diets and mental health and to take _____exami­nations.

A. relevant    B. regular      C. adequate  D. accurate

When you feel disappointed, you should know it is natural and normal, and everyone will experience it to some extent in their life. Sometimes life deals us a difficult hand, and events and trials arise that we have no control over. Other times it is our own actions themselves that cause our trials. Regardless of the nature of our trials, disappointment is part of life’s journey and how we deal with it will largely determine the quality of our life. Here are some steps to help us to make our journey more enjoyable.

   Firstly, redefine our rules. It is assumed that everyone has an internal “rule” in their mind. If our internal rules are too perfect, then they will discourage us greatly. For example, if we have a rule that says we need to be perfect, it is likely that we will spend a large amount of time feeling sad and disappointed. So when we feel disappointed, it is wise to review and redefine our rules. Want an example of an encouraging rule? Try this one: I am happy and I am successful since I have made my greatest efforts.

   Secondly, remind ourselves now and then of the reasons why we are seeking the very goal. As a matter of fact, there are many cases where we have forgotten our original purposes along the way. So it is of great help to remember the reasons why we are committed to a path in the first place when we feel down. By revisiting those reasons, we will likely renew our commitment and not get hung up on the disappointment of the moment.

   Thirdly, think about our larger vision and recommit to it. Disappointment is merely a setback on what will eventually be a great and inspiring journey. So when we have those momentary setbacks, it is helpful to think about our larger vision and recommit to it. In our larger vision, therefore, a disappointment is a very valuable experience, which serves as a good educator and makes us more able to meet the challenges of the future.

   Finally, reset and have a new start. Resetting and starting anew prevents us from abandoning ourselves to self-pity and forces us to get up and move forward. Don’t live in the past. Take what the past has taught us and keep moving. Wake up the very next day as if our whole life is ahead of us and we have the chance to start fresh. Nothing that happened in the past can stop us from creating the life that we have always desired or from accomplishing the goals that we are seeking.

      The underground was delayed for quite a while, ________ for a whole quarter of an hour.

      A. or else                             B. more or less              C. or rather     D. to be exact

 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。  （请把本题答案涂在答题卡上，其中E涂为AB，F涂为AC，G涂为AD。）

Having a role model is healthy and helps serve as an inspiration to a child. They can help your child aim high and work to achieve goals. But it is important that your child choose a good role model.  71  It could be a Little League Coach, a grandparent, a teacher, or a neighbor. A role model can have a positive impact upon a child’s life in various ways.

  Work.

  Having a role model can give a child focus of their lives and something to work towards.  72   Because of the role model’s example, your child is more likely to work to achieve his goals.

  Inspiration.

   73  Often circumstances make dreams seen impossible. A child who has no role model cannot imagine overcoming. A child whose role model has achieved their dreams can inspire a child to work harder and achieve his dreams.

  Overcoming difficulties.

  There are setbacks in every person’s life. Knowing that someone else has overcome difficulties and achieved their goals will help your children during the hard times. He can look at his role models and realize that at one point he was a child and faced unfavorable conditions.  74  This will help give your children the strength to overcome difficulties.

Habits.

  Having a role model can help a child develop good habits. If your child has a desire to succeed and become like his role model he will develop those habits necessary to achieve those goals.  75 These things will hold back his goals.

A.      Yet he was able to achieve his goals.

B.      A role model can inspire a child to dream big.

C.      A role model does not have to be someone famous.

D.     Often a role model has a character that your child desires to have.

E.      Of course, the most obvious role model for any child is his parents.

F.      There is no shortage of negative role models for our children in today’s society.

G.  They are also more likely to stay away from harmful things like drugs and alcohol.

Master painter Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) was well known for having a large number of friends and students. Among them, painter Li Qiujun was special.

They got to know each other through Li's elder brother, who was one of Zhang's best friends.

They admired each other's artistic talent and became confidants, which resulted in a romantic relationship.

In 1948, Zhang produced Spring Clouds Amid Autumn Landscape, a mountain-and-water ink painting featuring gongbi (meticulous brushwork), as a gift for Li's 50th birthday.

A year later, Zhang permanently departed from the mainland, and traveled and exhibited around the world before settling down in Taipei in 1976.

After leaving the mainland, he often said that he missed Li, who died in Shanghai in 1973.

Spring Clouds Amid Autumn Landscape will be auctioned in Hong Kong on Oct 4.

The painting not only marks a friendship between the two painters, but it deserves special attention because it shows Zhang at the top of his game as he sought to master the mountain-and-water style, according to C.K. Cheung, head of Sotheby's Chinese painting department.

Sotheby's will auction the work at its major autumn sale, which runs from Oct 1 to 5.

Cheung says the painting's composition and Zhang's attention to details reflect his incorporation of traditional touches, especially from Song Dynasty (960-1279) paintings, while also developing his own style.

21. The underlined word “confidants” in paragraph 3 probably means ____.

   A. enemies        B. colleges         C. friends        D. painters

22. How old was Li Qiujun when she died?

   A. 50             B. 75             C. 78            D. 84

23. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

   A. Spring Clouds Amid Autumn Landscape was originally a gift for Li's 50th birthday.

   B. Zhang Daqian permanently departed from the mainland in 1949.

   C. Sotheby's will auction Spring Clouds Amid Autumn Landscape in Hong Kong.

   D. Li Qiujun's elder brother was also one of ZhangDaqian's students.