Group activities will be organized in and after class _____ children develop team spirit.

A helping                                                       B having helped

C helped                                                       D to help

— I heard the phone ringing in the office next door.

— You _______ it. They haven’t got a phone yet.

       A．couldn’t hear            B．mustn’t hear      

       C．couldn’t have heard      D．wouldn’t have heard

While many universities pride themselves on their international reach, student’s friendship groups are often defined by nationality. And it’s not just Chinese students who don’t mix, but British also tend to stick together.

The reason behind this social trend are complex. Fadi Dakkak, International Student Officer of the University of Sheffield’s Student Union puts it down to “cultural differences”. Does British drinking culture stop overseas students from hanging out with locals? Well perhaps, but lots of the international students I know enjoy clubbing and drinking just as much as those born in the UK. More importantly, there are plenty of opportunities to socialize that don’t involve alcohol, from sports to film societies.

British undergraduate Joshua Watts says students are likely to mix in an academic context, but adds: “I guess it’s natural to revert to (恢复) friends of the same background during your free time.”

The UK university experience is very different fro international students. While local students are living a few hours from home, international students are thousands of miles away from their family and friends. Student’s financial situations can also differ, with most UK students dependent upon termly loan.

There’s a danger that misunderstanding can also stop students from interacting, says Dakkak, who recalls his own experience as a student; “If I had an issue with someone from a certain country or background, I made the mistake of assuming that everyone from that background would be the same.”

Simply putting different people into the same space and expecting them to integrate (融合) doesn’t always work, which is why many universities are finding new ways to bridge the gap. The University of Sheffield’s student union has produced a video campaign that help this. It says: “We want to blur (模糊) the distinction between international and local students. While we work with people from around the world on a daily basis, we are all international students.” The staff has made an effort to pair international students with home students for group projects. Student unions across the country have also organized welcome events to encourage students to mix, and arranged for overseas students to stay with local hosts during vacations.

The benefits of mixing with people from different backgrounds are obvious. In today’s job market, students have to prove that they are culturally acute and aware of global issues. As Dinesh Thayalan from Malaysia says: “I chose to study abroad to learn from and with a community of different cultures.” Local students benefit just the same, having the opportunity to learn from different people, without going abroad.

45.       According to Fadi Dakkak, students from different nationalities don’t stick together mainly due to ________.

A. the habit of clubbing and drinking                         B. their differences in culture

C. the lack of opportunities to socialize                      D. their complex social background

46.       Which of the following may prevent the international and local students from integrating?

A. Racial discrimination. B. Academic distance.

C. Financial situation.                                                     D. Generational gap.

47.       What has the University of Sheffield’s student union done to encourage student to mix?

A. It has organized overseas students to take vacations.

B. It has classified the international student into different groups.

C. It has produced a video campaign.

D. It has canceled the distinction between international and local students.

48.       We can learn from the last paragraph that mixing with people from different backgrounds is ________.

A. win-win for all the students                                     B. burdensome for the locals

C. difficult for some cultures                                         D. beneficial for global issues

When one loves one’s Art no service seems too hard.

Joe was a man with a genius for art. Delia did things in six octaves(音阶) promisingly.

Joe and Delia became in love with one of the other, or each of the other, as you please, and in a short time were married – for (see above), when one loves one’s Art no service seems too hard.

They began housekeeping in a flat. It was a lonesome flat, but they were happy; for they had their Art, and they had each other. 

Joe was learning painting in the class of the great Magister – you know his fame. His fees are high; his lessons are light – his high-lights have brought him fame. Delia was studying under Rosenstock – you know his reputation as a disturber of the piano keys.

They were mighty happy as long as their money lasted.  

After a while Art flagged. Everything going out and nothing coming in, money was lacking to pay Mr. Magister and Rosenstock their prices. When one loves one’s Art no service seems too hard. So, Delia said she must give music lessons to make the ends meet.

For two or three days she went out looking for pupils. One evening she came home overjoyed.

“Joe, dear,” she said, cheerfully, “I’ve a pupil. And, oh, the loveliest people! General – General Pinkney’s daughter Clementina – on Seventy-first street.”

“That’s all right for you, Dele,” said Joe, “but how about me? Do you think I’m going to let you work while I play in the regions of high art? ”

Delia came and hung about his neck.

“Joe, dear, you are silly. You must keep on at your studies. It is not as if I had quit my music and gone to work at something else. While I teach I learn. I am always with my music.”

“All right,” said Joe. “But I may sell some of my pictures as well.”  

The next few weeks, they both busied themselves with their own business and brought back a ten, a five, a two and a one – all legal tender notes – and laid them beside each others’ earnings.

One Saturday evening Joe reached home first. He spread his $18 on the table and washed what seemed to be a great deal of dark paint from his hands.

Half an hour later Delia arrived, her right hand tied up in a shapeless bundle of wraps and bandages.

“How is this?” asked Joe. Delia laughed, but not very joyously. “Clementina,” she explained, “insisted upon a Welsh rabbit(一种奶酪) after her lesson. In serving the rabbit she spilled a great lot of it, boiling hot, over my wrist. Nothing serious, dear.”

“What time this afternoon did you burn your hand, Dele?”

“Five o’clock, I think,” said Dele. “The iron – I mean the rabbit came off the fire about that time.”

“Sit down here a moment, Dele,” said Joe. “What have you been doing for the last few weeks, Dele?” he asked.

She braved it for a moment or two with an eye full of love and stubbornness, but at last down went her head and out came the truth and tears. 

“I couldn’t get any pupils,” she wept. “I got a place ironing shirts in that big Twenty-fourth street laundry. A girl in the laundry set down a hot iron on my hand this afternoon. I think I did very well to make up both General Pinkney and Clementina. What made you ever suspect that I wasn’t giving music lessons?”

“I didn’t,” said Joe, “until tonight. And I wouldn’t have then, only I sent up this cotton waste and oil from the engine-room this afternoon for a girl upstairs who had her hand burned with a smoothing-iron. I’ve been firing the engine in that laundry for the last few weeks.”

“And then you didn’t …” said Delia

And then they both looked at each other and laughed, and Joe began:

“When one loves one’s Art no service seems …”

But Delia stopped him with her hand on his lips. “No,” she said – “just ‘When one loves.’”

65. What can we know about the couple from the story?

    A. They both became famous for their talents in art.

    B. Studying from famous teachers contributed most to their poverty.

    C. Art helped them out of the poverty they were faced with.

    D. They turned out to be working at the same laundry. 

66. What qualities of the couple’s are best conveyed in the story?

 A. considerate and giving        B. faithful and romantic 

C. intelligent and economical      D. hardworking and loyal

67. What does the underlined word “flagged” most probably mean?

   A. became weaker              B. displayed its power 

   C. went in a wrong direction     D. returned to its original condition

68. Which of the following does NOT give readers a clue that the couple were telling white lies?

 A. Joe washed what seemed to be a great deal of dark paint from his hands.

    B. Delia’s right wrist was tied up in a shapeless bundle of wraps and bandages.

    C. Delia said she must give music lessons to make the ends meet. 

    D. “The iron – I mean the rabbit came off the fire about that time” said Dele.

69. What can serve as the best title of this story?

    A. A Service of Art       B. The Love for Art

    C. A Service of Love      D. No Art No Love 

70. Why does the author repeat “When one loves one’s Art no service seems too hard.”?

    A. To reveal the theme of the story.     

B. To assist with the development of the story.

C. To explain the author’s writing purpose.

D. To indicate the sad mood of the story.

In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics.

One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example, stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food later in their trip. In department stores，the women’s shoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later.

Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers’ senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up.

When it comes to the selling of houses，businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $10 million houses.

24.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?

   A．To save customers time.                        B．To show they are high quality foods.

   C．To help sell junk food.                            D．To sell them at discount prices.

25.According to Paragraph 3，which of the following encourages customers to buy?

   A.  Opening the store early in the morning.  

   B.  Displaying British wines next to French ones.

   C.  Inviting customers to play music.          

   D.  Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.

26.What is the California builder’s story intended to prove?

   A．The house structure is a key factor customers consider.

   B．The more costly the house is，the better it sells.

   C．An ocean view is much to the customers’ taste.

   D．A good first impression increases sales.

27.What is the main purpose of the passage?

   A．To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.

   B．To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.

   C．To report researches on customer behavior.

   D．To show dishonest business practices.

   Reading is probably one of the most beneficial and easy-to-do activities that a man can do. It is described as a journey that starts as the opening of a page, and finishes as the last page is turned. ____36____ It is through reading that a person is able to discover new ideas, concepts, places and people.

    Books provide relaxation for our mind and soul. _____37_____ Reading is able to calm us down, and encourage peace.

    _____38____ Reading books requires readers to think and imagine different details in the book such as the characters and plot; this provides us with the opportunity to improve our thinking process. Since readers must concentrate in order to read, they will improve their concentration and thinking abilities.

    Reading is also a way for children to reach out to the world. ____39_____ This is significant because there are numerous benefits that children can get from reading. It is no secret that reading increases children’s vocabulary and spelling more than talking or direct teaching. _____40_____ In fact, the language used in children’ s books is likely to be more complicated than their average conversation.

A. A good reading habit benefits one’ s whole life.

B. Reading should be encouraged among children at an early age.

C. Reading is our companion and it assists us to go throughout our lives.

D. Another reason why reading is so beneficial is that reading improves our thinking process.

E. Even if we have a stressful day, a book can easily help us forget problems.

F. Reading forces them to look at words that they might not have seen or heard before.

G. Reading can not only refresh our mind but it also helps to improve our outlook on life.

 It is beyond awkward when everyone around you ________ laughing at a joke that you do not find funny, especially if it’s a joke told in a foreign language.

A. run into  B. bursts out  C. yells out  D. falls into

 --- What an easy examination paper , isn’t it ?

   --- Quite right. How I regretted that I _____ such a silly mistake!

A. could have made                                         B. would have made     

C. should have made                                        D. might have made

 

     Homework will not be a concern for pupils attending a pioneering new secondary school in Norfolk. Instead, the 1,100 children will stay longer at school, doing extra study at school as part of the extended school day, which could last until about 5 pm.

     Rather than setting homework that pupils could struggle with at home, where there may be limited access to computers, they will do that as independent study in the day. When they go home they should enjoy quality family time. That has been really well received by parents who respect the fact that family time will be family time. But the school would still expect youngsters to study at home ahead of important exams.

     Independent learning at school would ensure equality because kids who get help with homework from parents might rely on others too much.

     Peter Devonish , a teacher at the school, said, “Having the children at school a bit longer to strengthen their learning is a really good idea, because they can have their time with the family.” But he warned. “A disadvantage is that our school is in the countryside, which means it’s not so perfect to get children home at that time.”

     Mr. Devonish said they also set pupils project-based homework, such as looking at an energy-efficient house, which allowed them to combine independent study with working with their parents.

     Craig Morrison, another teacher, said, “A large problem with homework has been that not enough is done with it. With homework, a lot of effort can go into it, so it’s about celebrating what children do rather than processing it in terms of marking it and handing it back.”

21. How will students spend their longer days at school?

     A. They will do homework on computers.             B. They will study all by themselves.

     C. They will have fun with teachers.                 D. They will prepare for exams.

22. Why is the new idea well accepted by some parents?

     A. Because it helps kids with their homework.      B. Because kids will be educated well at school.

C. Because kids will enjoy quality family time.     D. Because parents can have more time to rest.

23. What is Mr. Devonish worried about?

     A. The students may get home late.            B. No staff would like to stay till 5 pm.

     C. More teachers will be needed.              D. The students may dislike the idea.    

24. The passage is mainly about _______ .

     A. teachers who are asked to stay at school longer

     B. a school where children stay longer for homework

     C. homework which students have to deal with

     D. students who like spending time with teachers

More than 50 years ago, the psychologist Carl Rogers suggested that simply loving our children wasn’t enough. We have to love them unconditionally, he said — for who they are, not for what they do. However, we are often given much advice on the opposite --- conditional parenting: turn up the parental love when they’re good, hold it back when they’re not.

A problem with conditional parenting is that it might be just another method of control, in other words, punishment. Roger warned that children were likely not to get the unconditional acceptance and love when it counted in their growth.

In a research done by Edward L. Deci, a leading American expert on the psychology of motivation, more than 100 college students were asked whether the love they had received from their parents had seemed to depend on whether they had succeeded in school, practiced hard for sports, or controlled feelings like anger and fear.

It turned out that children who received conditional love were indeed somewhat more likely to act as the parent wanted. But it came at a high price. First, these children tended to dislike their parents. Second, they admitted that the way they acted often owed more to a “strong internal pressure” than to “a real sense of choice.” Moreover, their happiness after succeeding at something was usually short-lived, and they often felt ashamed.

In practice, Dr. Deci and others suggested that unconditional acceptance by parents as well as teachers should be accompanied by explaining reasons for requests, offering opportunities for the child to take part in making decisions, being encouraging without controlling and actively imagining how things look from the child’s point of view. The last of these features is the most important in unconditional parenting.

29. From the passage we can conclude that _________.

   A. parent love is probably often used to punish our children

   B. unconditional love means that parents have no right to guide their children

   C. unconditional love can allow a child to make decisions all by himself

   D. successful children benefit a lot from conditional parenting

30. From the fourth paragraph, we can see _________.

   A. conditional love is playing a positive role in educating the children

   B. conditional parenting can be harmful to the parent-child relationship

   C. the happiness and joy with success can inspire the children for long

   D. the advantages of conditional parenting overweigh the disadvantages

31. _________ is the most important thing when parents offer unconditional love.

A. Explaining reasons for requests

B. Letting the child take part in decision-making process

C. Being encouraging and without controlling

D. Whether the child feel being loved and accepted

A. Find inspiration around you                B. Spare no efforts to achieve your goal  

C. Hold a positive attitude                      D. Break the routine 

E. Find a reason in everything you do        F. Take care of your health 

 61.___________   

  You may have goals of losing weight, dreaming of pursuing a passion or interest, plans of achieving success in your career and relationships, but without positive motivation, all these remain goals, plans and dreams if you are not motivated to achieve them and make them into reality. Positive thoughts play a major role in your outlook in life and in giving you the motivation to reach for you dreams. If you are optimistic that you can do the task at hand, or you can reach your goals, you will be motivated to take those steps towards achieving it.

62.___________

Whether it is nature’s beauty, or great relationships from friends and family, being able to find inspiration has a positive impact in getting yourself motivated to do what you want to achieve and live a better life, so strive to make friends and keep a happy relationship with your family.

63.___________

One of the things that can contribute to lack of motivation is doing the same things every day and getting stuck into it without knowing where you are heading. Sometimes you have to explore other opportunities, learn new skills and explore other interests. Do not be afraid to take risks, explore new ways of achieving your goals and get out of your comfort zone at times to discover new things around you and take advantage of new opportunities in life.

64.___________

A tired and stressed body most often leads to lack of motivation to do what you want to do. Have a regular exercise. This will not only make you become stronger physically but will also lift up your mood to tackle (处理)life’s challenges each day.

65.____________

Most often, we feel mostly motivated if there is a need to do it. Finding the reason why you live your life each day will truly make everything easy and help you get motivated. Dedicating(致力于) your efforts to someone you love and treasure is also a good motivation that you can give yourself. No matter what challenges you have to face, for as long as you know that you are doing it for someone you love, you will find yourself motivated to do it.

My husband Jeff and I moved into our new home in Scottsbluff last year just before Christmas. I did not have the   41   or energy to carry out my traditional Christmas decorating and baking activities. What was the point, anyway? It was going to be a   42   Christmas after all.

  43  , the neighborly nature of west Nebraska residents started to trickle (陆续来临) in.

There was a   44   on the door one evening. It was Jeff’s new colleague, John Smith, and his wife, Phyllis. The Smiths had stopped by to   45   us with a loaf of homemade bread. They pointed out a   46   on the porch (门廊). Apparently the doorbell wasn’t working in the cold snowy weather and we had   47   a visit from the Browns, our across-the-street neighbors, who brought us a Christmas card and more Christmas cookies.

The   48   feelings brought by these thoughtful gestures lasted longer than the food.

As Jeff and I were   49   pre-Christmas snow from our driveway, Ernie Guzman came over from next door to   50   us to dig out.

Then, we received an invitation to   51   a Christmas Eve meal with our neighbors, Ernie and Nancy Sommer, and their   52  —a 90-year-old lady, who also had no family in the immediate area with whom to spend the holiday.

Our Christmas Eve was quite merry, thanks to our   53  . Our Christmas morning   54   was special, thanks to the Smiths’ gift of bread. I was so   55  for these gestures of welcome, especially during the holidays.

This year, we were again unable to be with our families for Christmas. The   56   and work schedules just made things too difficult.   57   that sense of Christmas isolation (孤立) all too well, we decided to try to round up some other folks who were   58   in the holidays.

Lonely people are all around us, but most of us   59   notice them. Just take a look around you. Sometimes, the smallest   60   gesture can make a world of difference.

41. A. chance                            B. anxiety                   C. time                           D. ability

42. A. lonely                    B. free                         C. merry                    D. usual

43. A. Therefore                B. However              C. Somehow                      D. Meanwhile

44. A. sign                         B. knock                      C. card                  D. note

45. A. invite                     B. welcome                 C. drive                       D. send

46. A. tree                         B. flower                    C. mail                     D. package

47. A. forgot                       B. missed                     C. arranged                      D. received

48. A. warm                     B. deep                    C. true                           D. mixed 

49. A. buying                    B. clearing                 C. preparing            D. giving

50. A. teach                     B. urge                    C. help                      D. forbid

51. A. prepare                       B. share                 C. taste                     D. exchange

52. A. guest                     B. aunt                    C. maid                       D. partner

53. A. folks                      B. relatives               C. neighbors         D. colleagues

54. A. call                          B. greeting                       C. meeting                 D. breakfast

55. A. sorry                             B. eager                   C. grateful                   D. ready 

56. A. season                     B. expense                       C. distance                       D. situation  

57. A. Knowing                   B. Showing               C. Studying                   D. Discovering

58. A. happy                     B. busy                  C. alone                    D. active

59. A. always                   B. usually                 C. finally                D. seldom

60. A. careful                   B. kind                           C. pretty                   D. patient

 FOR THE GOLDING DAD：Want to show Dad some love on the golf course? Try the personalized“I Heart Dad" golf ball set so that Dad can get some love when' things get rough. There is also a custom(定制)silver golf ball marker called " Kiss My Putt". You can customize it with up to two words, like“Best Dad" or“Best Grandpa".

  FOR THE STRESSED OUT DAD： Established in 2009，Level Naturals uses ingredients(原料)that are all organic. Their soaps and bath bombs are quite popular! And you can even try a shower bomb that transforms your home into a spa. Just drop the shower bomb near your feet under water, but away from the drain(下水道).Dad's stress will melt away thanks to the organic ingredients and eucalyptus(按树)smell mixed with the steam.

    FOR THE DADDY ATHLETE：If your man is paying more attention to exercise and health，then how about a Smart Fit Band? These bands track your food，fitness activities and sleep. They even include social media and historical data to keep you motivated, plus some amazing free workouts from famous trainer Shawnee Harkins.

    FOR THE DAD WHO LOVES THE GREAT OUTDOORS： It's a timeless gift that makes everyone smile： a Schwinn bike. Dad can ride it around with the kids or get his mountain guy on for fitness outings.

    GIVE YOUR DAD THE GIFT OF BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES： Give him the gift of the stories you share, written in your own words. And when you have finished，this book will be a  keepsake －a commemoration of his love ,his hard work，and everything he means to you.

21.What is the special feature of Level Naturals?

  A. It can help reduce pressure.

  B. It can help prevent water.

  C. It can keep the drain getting stuck.

  D. It can melt away organic ingredients.

22. What is special about the gift of beautiful memories?

  A. It's a collection of your diaries.

  B. It's told by Dad.

  C. It's a collection of bed stories.

  D. It's written by hand.

23. What does the underlined word “commemoration" in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?

    A. Sign.         B. Memorial.         C. Proof.         D. Certificate.

24. Which can keep a record of a man's daily life to help him keep healthy?

  A. A Schwinn bike.        B. The "I Heart Dad" golf ball set.

  C. A Smart Fit Band.       D. Level Naturals.

    假定你是李华。你们学校和一所美国中学签署了教师交流协议。在过去的一年里，你们的英文老师是来自这所中学的Sue Wood。不久前她返回美国任教。请你根据写作要点和要求给Sue写封电子邮件。

    写作要点：

    1.对她表达感谢之意;            

2.介绍她离开后你自己及班里发生的事情;

    3.希望了解她的近况。               

    要求：

    1.短文须写在答题卡的指定区域。     

2.短文词数100~120。

    3.内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。

4.书写须清晰、工整。

    5.邮件中不能体现本人真实信息。

  

 _____ much advice I gave her, she did what she wanted to do.

     A. However      B. Whatever         C. How      D. No matter

– I’d like to have one more look around. By myself this time.

-- __________.

A. There you go    B. Be my guest

C. Count me out    D. Drop me a line