阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从方框中选出能填入文中空白处的最合适的单词，并将该单词填写在答题卡对应题号的横线上，注意单词的适当形式。
| broadcast buy dream famous however joke make exciting organize suggest |
Susan and I loved jazz and we of becoming musicians. We decided to form a band so that we could
some extra money by playing and singing in a pub(酒吧). The regulars(常客) there were very kind to us. They
we go to record our songs in a studio. We wondered if they were playing a
on us as they were often very humorous to each other.
, to our great surprise, everything was
and we made our record. Imagine our excitement when we heard it
on the radio for the first time! It was almost as
as later when we became millionaires. Now whenever we go to the pub, we play our songs and
drinks for the regulars. Although we are
, we still like to play in the familiar places.
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
When difficult people exptures themeelves orally, they generally want at least two things:they've been heard and they've been understood.As a good communicator should be a good listener, five steps are advocated toward good listening.
The first step is cooperating(合作).How does a difficult person know that you're listening and understanding?In fact, it's through the way you look and sound while he is talking. You may help him to fully express his thoughts and feelings. You do this by nodding your head in agreement, making cartain sounds of understandiey.
When the peron begings to repeat what's been said, is's a two:turning that you repeat some words he is using, sending a clear signal the you've listening carefully and that you think what he is saying is important.
Having heard what he has to say, the next sterp is clarifying.At this point, you start to gather information about whoat is being communicated. Ask same open-ended questions, which will allow you to figure out what intention he is hoping to satisfy.
The fourth step is to summarize(概括)what you've heard.This allows you to make sure that both you and the difficult peson the same page. When you do this, two things happen First, if you've twisses shinething, he can fill in the (细节).Second you've shown that you're making an effort to understand cometely. This increases possibility of gaining cooperation from him.
Having listened carefully, you've now arrived at the point of confirmning with the person that he feels satisfied that this thoughts have been fully voiced. Ask if he feels understood.
Then emough sincere listening, questioning, and remembering are brought together, understanding is usually achieved and a difficult person hecomes less difficult and more cooperative.
| Topic |
1to understand |
| Reason |
Difficult people hope they have bem heard and2when they express theselves. |
| 3 | ◆4in agreement and make some sounds of understanding while a difficult person is speaking. ◆Repeat some5that you have heard. ◆Collect information about the person's expressions and find his6. ◆Give a7of what the person has said. ◆Confirm that the person gains8from speaking his thoughts. |
| Dlult |
A difficult person will be9to cooperate with if understanding is achieved. |
| Comment |
You may unlock the doors to difficult people's10after you listen and understand |
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one wordthat best fits the context.
Parents are busy people. If they are working,they are usually not at home1their children return from school.Sometimes it is necessary for a parent to write2after-school note for their children. They sometimes put the note on the kitchen table, the refrigerator,3another place where their children are sure to find it. A note is often a4way to "talk" with a child than using the telephone. For one thing, parents have time to think about5they want to say before they write.6another, the note lists all the information in one place. It is easy to read again and again People often forget all the details that7hear in a telephone call. Finally, cell phones can be turned8or telephone calls not answered. For these reasons, after-school notes are very popular with parents.
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或受用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填在答题卡标号为1～10的相应位置上。
A young man,while traveling through a desert，csme across a spring of clear water1water was sweet.He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder2had been his teacher .After a four-day journey, the young man3.(present) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled4(warm), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water.The young man went home5a happy heart.
After the student left, the teacher let6student taste the water. He spit it out,7(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher," Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like8?"
The teacher replied," You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be9(sweet)."
We understand this lesson best10we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe on a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
Section B
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit.
Scientists have determined it's not advisable to hurry marriage. But what’s the best age to wed?
When Avril Lavigne announced she was splitting from her husband, comments from her friends suggested that she was only 21 when she tied the knot and later she said that she realized she'd been too young to make such a life-altering decision. Could fellow young celebrity divorcées(离婚者) Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, and Britney Spears have also hit the same age-related issue?
The Magic Number
There are practical reasons for the mid-20s dividing line, and most of them boil down to two biggies: education and money.
It turns out that the more years of higher education a woman has under her belt on her wedding day, the lower the chances that she'll get divorced ... and by 25, you're more likely to have earned a degree or two. Educated women tend to be more confident about who they are and less willing to settle for a man who doesn't meet their standards.
Odds(可能性) are that by 25 you're also supporting yourself, so there's less incentive（刺激; 鼓励）for you to rush into marriage because you're seeking financial security from him. But the marriage-related benefits of working and having money of your own go beyond feeling secure. Learning to budget your cash carefully when you're single will help you avoid financial problems—one of the main causes of couple fights—for the rest of your life.
Knowing the Real You
At 25, you've had time for some crucial life experiences, including a relationship or two that may have improved your Mr. Right radar. You've probably dated enough to have a better idea of what you don't want in a man, which makes it easier to know what you can live with and can't live without.
Perhaps the most important aspect of waiting is that you'll know what your goals and values really are. While you don't want to marry someone just like you, marriage is a lot easier if you two share a similar outlook on life.
Twenty-four and already married to the man of your dreams? Don't worry: Many young marriages survive. But given the choice, you might consider putting off the big day until your mid-20s or later.
81. What main factors influence the mid-20s dividing line? (No more than 3 words)
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82. According to the author, why does a couple probably fight？(No more than 4 words) _______________________________________________________________________________
83. How do you know what you don’t want in a man? (No more than 5 words)
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84. What suggestion does the passage mainly give? (No more than 10 words)
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Section C
阅读表达
【1】If you are worried about things and are under a lot of stress at work or school, then you are probably not sleeping well. Worry can keep you awake, tossing and turning in bed until the early hours of the morning when you eventually fall asleep. When you wake up, you don’t feel refreshed, but tired and worn out and unable to face a new day.
【2】Dr Henry Winkle, in a recent newspaper article entitled Stress and Sleep, indicates that ____________. Dr Winkle says, “The more we worry, the less we sleep, the more we are unable to deal with stress. If we can find a way to get a good night’s sleep,” he adds, “we can often find the energy to deal with what’s worrying us.”
【3】So, what is a good night’s sleep? Research shows that the amount of sleep which people need in order to keep healthy varies a lot. Seven hours is about the average amount, though strangely enough, sleeping longer often gives you a headache instead of making you feel more refreshed.
【4】Dr Winkle believes that preparing for sleeping is important. People who work late should try to give themselves a short break and do something restful before going to bed. This could be watching TV or listening to music. Doing some exercise earlier in the day should help you to feel physically as well as mentally tired. A bedtime drink can also help, but coffee or tea should be avoided as they contain caffeine and will keep you awake. “When you put the light out, ” Dr Winkle says, “Concentrate on relaxing your muscles, working slowly up from your feet, and you’ll asleep before you know it.”
1. What is the best title of the passage? (within 8 words)
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2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
People shouldn’t go to sleep immediately but should take a break after working late in the night.
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3. Please fill in the blank in the second paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (within 8 words)
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4. Some says that the longer you sleep, the better you feel. Try to find some arguments from the passage against the idea. (within 30 words)
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
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