第二卷(非选择题,共两大题,35分)
第四部分:任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
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Imagination is the ability to form a mental image of something that is not obtained through the senses. It is the ability of the mind to build mental scenes, objects or events that do not exist, are not present or have not happened in the past.
Everyone possesses some imagination ability. In some it may be highly developed and in others it may be displayed in a weaker form. It is shown in various degrees in various people.
Imagination is not limited only to seeing pictures in the mind. It includes all the five senses and the feelings. One can imagine a sound, taste, smell, a physical sensation or a feeling or emotion. For some people it is easier to see mental pictures, others find it easier to imagine a feeling, and some are more comfortable imagining the sensation of one of the five senses. Training of the imagination gives the ability to combine all the senses.
Imagination makes it possible to experience a whole world inside the mind. It gives you the ability to look at any situation from a different point of view, and enables one to mentally explore the past and the future. In your imagination you can travel anywhere at the speed of light without any problems. It can make you feel free, though temporarily, and only in the mind, from tasks, difficulties and unpleasant circumstances.
Imagination ha a great role and value in each one's life. We all use it, whether consciously or unconsciously, in most of our daily affairs. We use our imagination whenever we plan a party, a trip, our work or a meeting. We use it when we describe an event, explain how to arrive to a certain street, write, tell a story or cook a cake. Imagination is also a creative power that is used extensively in magic, creative visualization and confirmations. It is the creator of circumstances and events. It is necessary for inventing an instrument, designing a dress or a building, painting a picture or writing a book. The creative power of imagination has an important role in the achievement of success in any field.
Imagination can change your whole life. When you know how to work with it, you can make your hearts' desires come true. But if you do not recognize the importance of the power of the imagination, your life may not be as happy and successful as you would have wanted it to be. You may create and attract into your lives events, situations and people that you don't really want. This is actually what most people do, because you don't use the power of imagination correctly.
Lack of understanding of the power of the imagination is responsible for the suffering, incompetence, difficulties, failures and unhappiness people experience, some reason, most people are tending to think in a negative way. They do not expect success. They expect the worst, and when they fail, they believe that fate is against them. This attitude can be changed, and then life will improve accordingly.
Understanding how to use your imagination correctly, and putting this knowledge into practice, for your own and others' benefit, will put you on the golden path to success, satisfaction and happiness.
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| 71 of imagination |
• The ability to develop a mental image of something 72 the help of the senses. • The ability to build in one's 73 scenes, objects or events that do not exist, are not present or have not happened in the past. |
| Key features of imagination |
• Higher or lower, imagination ability is 74 by everyone. • Although different people may be strong in different aspects, imagination includes all the five senses and feelings. • The ability to combine all the senses can be developed by means of 75 . |
| Role and value of imagination |
• By imagination, people can 76 any situation in a different way. • Imagination can enable people to mentally explore the past and the future. • People can 77 their mind by imagination, as it can make them feel free from tasks, difficulties and unpleasant circumstances. • Imagination is used extensively in any field, either daily affairs or 78 work like inventing an instrument or writing a book. |
| Problems caused by lack of imagination |
• Unwelcome events, situations and people may enter your lives if you deny the importance of imagination. • Lack of imagination may __79 to the suffering, incompetence, difficulties, failures and unhappiness people experience. |
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• Understanding and correctly using imagination will bring you success, satisfaction and happiness. |
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If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think of questioning the fact. ________ When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by exercising it regularly, either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to become strong. __
____ One of them exercises his arms and legs by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motor car all day.
If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own fault. ____, many of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just unlucky, and few of us realize that it is just as much his own fault as if it was his arms or legs that were weak. Not all of us can become extremely strong or extremely clever; but all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory by the same means––practice.
Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write usually have better memories than those who can? _______ Of course, because those who cannot read or write have to remember things:they cannot write them down in a little notebook. They have to remember dates, time and prices, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised.
_______, learn from the poor: practice remembering.
| A.What do you think of it? |
| B.Yet many people do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way. |
| C.But if he tells us that he has a poor memory |
| D.So if you want a good memory |
E.When someone else says that he is poor in the health
F.Why is this?
G.The position is exactly the same as that of two people.
Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination (结合体) of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns (角) and a long moustache (胡子). With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon" In Chinese, "excellent" people are often called "dragons". A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, “Hoping one's child will become a dragon," which means hoping he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. There are some famous "dragons" who have done excellent things, for example, the great man Deng Xiaoping, the famous businessman Li Jiacheng and the movie star Zhao Wei. They are all very successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as Dragon Head – Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be "dragons".
This year is the Year of the Dragon. Good luck to you! What does the Chinese dragon symbolize?
| A.A combination of many animals. |
| B.Chinese sayings and idioms. |
| C.Traditional festivals. |
| D.Strength and good luck. |
In the passage, the underlined sentence "Hoping one's child will become a dragon." means in Chinese.
| A.龙马精神 | B.龙飞凤舞 |
| C.望子成龙 | D.龙腾虎跃 |
What characteristics may the people born in the Year of the Dragon have?
They may be _______.
| A.creative, confident, brave and powerful |
| B.creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered |
| C.lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered |
| D.lucky, confident, creative and successful |
Which of the following years is the Year of the Dragon?
| A.1988. | B.1998. |
| C.2008. | D.2018. |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A.Dragons are real animals. |
| B.There are many Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons. |
| C.People born in the Year of the Dragon must be successful |
| D.The "descendants of the dragon" are often called "dragons". |
A 8.2-magnitude(震级)earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile late on Tuesday, cutting power and leading to small landslides and a tsunami (海啸). Four men and one woman died —two who suffered heart attacks and three who were crushed(压死). About 300 prisoners escaped from the northern port city of Iquique in the immediate aftershock (余震).
The quake struck at about 8:46 p.m. local time, some 60 miles northwest of Iquique. It had a depth of 12.5 miles. Chile’s National Emergency Office asked coastal residents to leave for safe places. “The fact is, we will know the extent of the damage as time goes by and when we inspect the areas in the light of day,” Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet said early on Wednesday. “The country has faced these first emergency hours very well.”
Residents in the port city of Antofagasta walked calmly through the streets to higher ground as traffic became heavy in some places. “Many people are fearful after experiencing the powerful earthquake in 2010, so they immediately rushed to higher ground when they heard the tsunami warning,” said a government official.”There have been lots of aftershocks and communications have been cut off in many of the affected areas. So people are waiting in the dark hills, not knowing what is to come, and hoping they will be able to return to their homes safely.”
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center sent our several tsunami warnings, but called off all of them by early Wednesday.
Tsunami waves of more than six feet caused by the earthquake washed ashore on the coast of Pisagua. Iquique, with a population of more than 200,000, saw seven-foot waves.The earthquake resulted in _____.
| A.300 prisoners being trapped |
| B.five people being crushed |
| C.many cars being damaged |
| D.some other natural disasters happening |
How did the whole country respond to the earthquake when it happened?
| A.They were so fearful that they were in a panic. |
| B.They went into the streets immediately. |
| C.They acted very calmly. |
| D.They drove to higher ground after hearing the warning. |
What difficulty did people in the hills face?
| A.The weather was terrible. |
| B.The communications were cut off. |
| C.They got lost in the hills. |
| D.Their houses were destroyed. |
Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
| A.The government had estimated(估计)the damage of the earthquake by early Wednesday. |
| B.The tsunami waves in Pisagua were more than six feet high. |
| C.Several tsunami warnings had been called off by early Wednesday. |
| D.The earthquake happened in the evening and it had a depth of 12.5 miles. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A.Chile Deals with Emergency Well. |
| B.Tsunamis Caused by Aftershocks in Chile. |
| C.A Powerful Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Chile. |
| D.Tsunami Warnings Work Well in Chile.. |
“Tear’ em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee (裁判)!”
These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let’s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. Volumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations (含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.
The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent” is “adversary” “enemy”; “one who opposes your interests.” Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may dominate one’s intellect, and every action, no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player’s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed. “Are they wet enough now?”
In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent’s international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.
Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated (提升) the game to the level where it belongs there by setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.
The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague”; “friend”; “companion.” Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s view?
| A.Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences. |
| B.The words people use can influence their behavior. |
| C.Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes. |
| D.Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field. |
Harsh words are spoken during games because the players ________.
| A.are too eager to win |
| B.are usually short-tempered and easily offended |
| C.cannot afford to be polite in fierce competition |
| D.treat their rivals as enemies |
What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?
| A.He refused to continue the game. |
| B.He angrily hit the referee with a ball. |
| C.He claimed that the referee was unfair. |
| D.He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt. |
According to the passage, players, in a game, may ________.
| A.deliberately throw the ball at anyone illegally blocking their way |
| B.keep on screaming and shouting throughout the game |
| C.lie down on the ground as an act of protest |
| D.kick the ball across the court with force |
The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by ________.
| A.calling on players to use clean language on the court |
| B.raising the referee’s sense of responsibility |
| C.changing the attitude of players on the sports field |
| D.regulating the relationship between players and referees |
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When I first entered high school, I knew no one at my school. All my friends in middle school went to other schools. I wanted to make some new friends. However, I was shy and wasn’t good at making new friends. On my first day at school, I looked at others who were talking in groups happily. How I wish I were one of them!
I guess I was very lucky then. At lunch in the dinning hall, when I was eating at a table alone, a girl came to me. “Excuse me, is this seat taken?” she asked. I immediately shook my head. She smiled and sat down opposite(面对) to me. I felt a little awkward and didn’t know what to say at all, but I really wanted to communicate with her. It was a good opportunity to make friends with her. When I looked up, I found she was smiling at me. Her smile calmed me down. “I really like this school. It’s beautiful, but I don’t know anyone here. All my friends went to other schools,” said the girl. Hearing her words, I immediately said, “my friends are not here either. Can we be friends?” I was surprised. I couldn’t believe I would say something like that, and to my surprise, that girl immediately said “yes”. We both smiled.
We became very good friends. Now it’s the beginning of a new term again. Many students may have no friends at their new schools. If you are also as shy as I used to be, please don’t be afraid to talk to others. You may get a surprise and make a new friend. After all, others want to make new friends, too.We know on her first day at school, the author _________.
| A.hoped she could make some new friends |
| B.only knew a few people at her school |
| C.met some old friends at her new school |
| D.hoped she could go to her old friends’ schools |
The underlined word “awkward” in paragraph 2 is closed in meaning to “ ”
| A.bored | B.excited |
| C.interested | D.embarrassed |
After the girl sat down opposite to the author, the author _________.
| A.immediately shook her hand |
| B.immediately say something to keep calm |
| C.wanted to talk with her |
| D.wanted her to go away at once |
What did the girl do after the author asked if they could become friends?
| A.She agreed at once |
| B.She thought for a long time |
| C.She felt a little down |
| D.She sat down in no time |
What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
| A.To show that high school is really exciting. |
| B.To encourage shy people to talk to others. |
| C.To tell us how lucky she was in high school. |
| D.To advise us to have a good first day in high school. |