A person should eat right，get some exercise，or he or she will look terrible in 25 years.And if the person drinks and smokes? Even____．That's the message from Blue Cross Blue Shield.The ____，called “Future You”，uses a digital camera and computer to compare a person's current image with his or her future ____ without changes in bad habits.
“Smoking can ___ your skin，” said Anna，a creative operation manager，“You can see what the results of the toxins(毒素) and the chemicals in____are.” Along with the potentially____sight of one's older self，Future You offers sciencebased____on what to eat，how much to exercise and other ways to ____ your health.But will it work? Too ____ to tell was the verdict(意见) of Anna.“I want to see some data！” she said.
Generally，Anna said，men show____concern about their appearance than women.“Women say，‘That looks like my ____on the screen，’” she said.“Men are more likely to ____，‘Yeah，go ahead.Put it on Facebook.’” The project was raised more than a year ago to improve the overall(总体的) health of the people who are ____ of this company.In addition，the growth in the ranks of ____customers would bring down the overall cost of health care.In coming weeks，two new ones will be ___ in locations such as the American Tobacco Campus and the Museum of Natural Science.If users ____，their information will be stored as secrets without names to create a database of good and bad ___．
The process is free and the response is not ____，at least according to Valencia Robertson，one of a line of people who waited to ____ the instrument on Thursday.“I'm good，” Robertson said after ____ her future image.“It's not going to be a big difference.”
A．easier B．happier C．bitter D．worse
A．instrument B．picture C．place D．structure
A．wealth B．character C．appearance D．education
A．reflect B．bother C．ruin D．affect
A．cigarette B．beers C．medicines D．foods
A．confusing B．convincing C．depressing D．exciting
A．opinion B．plans C．thought D．advice
A．break B．damage C．preserve D．change
A．possible B．natural C．early D．clear
A．deeper B．less C．higher D．stronger
A．son B．father C．daughter D．mom
A．guess B．say C．doubt D．wonder
A．customers B．managers C．secretaries D．cleaners
A．cautious B．smart C．careless D．generous
A．showing up B．thought out C．sold out D．dying out
A．know B．agree C．come D．listen
A．habits B．choices C．methods D．plans
A．nice B．cool C．strange D．bad
A．repair B．sell C．try D．buy
A．drawing B．viewing C．picturing D．imaging
完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分,30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I used to love to watch my high school track team train — especially the long-distance runners. But that year, my eyes were __16 __to a girl whose running style was all wrong. She ran with her arms tucked(塞进) close to her body, bouncing(蹦) up and down in a way that must have driven her__17 __crazy. My athletic mind laughed at her strange style, and I began to think __18 __her as “the Bouncer”.
In early May, my high school __19__ a big sports meeting. A large group of athletes joined in the two-mile running race — including the Bouncer. As the race progressed, she quickly fell far __20__ the pack and every runner lapped her at least once before it was over. But she just kept running, __21___ up and down — and always wearing the same smile.
“That poor kid,” I thought. “There was nothing to be __22__ by finishing so far behind the pack. Why didn’t she just __23__?” Still, she never stopped, and her smile never changed.
But a short while later, something __24__ began to happen. As she entered the home stretch(终点直道), a cheer began to rise, growing louder with each step the Bouncer took toward the finish line until, finally, every person in the stands stood and cheered __25 __the fate(命运) of the whole race depended on this one lone girl, bouncing toward the finish line.
The Bouncer just ___26 __to run exactly as she’d been doing from the beginning. As she crossed the finish line, the teacher walked out onto the __27__and held her arms tightly.
I’ve seen hundreds of races since that day, and I’ve seen thousands of runners __28___ the finish line. But I’ve never seen anything that showed the true spirit of __29__ as I watched on that warm spring day so long ago, when I saw a race won by a girl I had __30 __called the Bouncer
A．drawn B．shut C．put D．fixed
A．teamates B．coaches C．parents D．classmates
A．up B．over C．of D．about
A．hosted B．formed C．organized D．ran
A．over B．away C．behind D．off
A．rushing B．dashing C．jumping D．bouncing
A．admired B．enjoyed C．accepted D．gained
A．give in B．give up C．drop off D．drop out
A．strange B．funny C．special D．similar
A．even after B．just as C．as if D．even if
A．promised B．expected C．wanted D．continued
A．track B．path C．line D．field
A．meet B．cross C．reach D．hit
A．love B．victory C．sport D．race
A．bitterly B．interestingly C．strangely D．laughingly
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to __36__ for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve(勇气) __37__ a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked__38__ so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I __39__ you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she _40_, “mother has taught me never to accept pay for a __41__.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger _42__, but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.
Years later the young woman became critically(紧急的) ill. The local doctors were baffled(感到困惑). They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called __43__ to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now __44__, was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light__45__his eyes. Immediately, he __46__and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
__47__in his doctor’s grown he went in to see her, he __48__her at once. He went back to the consultation room and __49__to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave__50__ attention to her face.
After a long__51__the battle was won. Dr. Kelly __52__ the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because it was__53__ that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her__54__. She read these words：
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she__55__silently. “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
A．call B．make C．beg D．prepare
A．while B．when C．though D．unless
A．thirsty B．lazy C．tired D．hungry
A．owe B．pay C．offer D．own
A．announced B．shook C．replied D．doubted
A．reward B．kindness C．hand D．value
A．physically B．mentally C．normally D．properly
A．up B．for C．on D．in
A．rich B．famous C．careful D．vivid
A．fixed B．consulted C．filled D．concentrated
A．rose B．raised C．got D．left
A．Worn B．Having C．Putting D．Dressed
A．recognized B．knew C．spared D．regained
A．desired B．declared C．determined D．declined
A．special B．ordinary C．normal D．no
A．decision B．preparation C．struggle D．debate
A．ordered B．requested C．confused D．forced
A．negative B．uncertain C．positive D．obvious
A．presentation B．preference C．attention D．arrangement
A．praised B．pretended C．pressed D．prayed
A Love Note To My Mom
When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modelling 36in your life. Little did I know you were 37 every penny you earned to go to 38 school.
I cannot thank you enough for 39 you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I went into the dining room where you were buried 40 piles of law books. I was 41 .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for 42 ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms could be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”
As young as I was, that statement kept 43in my ears. I watched as you faced the 44 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 45 and a Mom with five kids. I was exhausted just watching you in action. With your words of wisdom in my youthful mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world 46 . I set out to live my life filled with 47 , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto. I constantly found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) or one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”
Encouraged by your 48 , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and 49 meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m 50 it. So, get to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.
A．found B．played C．kept D．provided
A．saving B．making C．donating D．receiving
A．business B．fashion C．law D．medical
A．what B．that C．which D．where
A．at B．to C．upon D．in
A．amused B．worried C．puzzled D．disappointed
A．role B．tests C．positions D．shows
A．ringing B．blowing C．falling D．beating
A．choices B．chances C．challenges D．changes
A．professor B．doctor C．reporter D．model
A．came back B．closed down C．went by D．opened up
A．hope B．hardship C．harmony D．sadness
A．description B．statement C．praise D．introduction
A．secretly B．curiously C．carelessly D．eagerly
A．doing B．considering C．correcting D．reading
完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
“Now ,”Mrs. Virginia DeView said, smiling, “we are g
oing to discover our professions .”
The class seems to be greatly surprised. Our professions? We were only 13 and 14 years old! The teacher must be_36 _. “Yes, you will all be searching for your future37 . Each of you will have to 38 someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
Each day in her class, Virginia DeView reminded us about this. Finally, I picked print journalism. This _39_ I had to go to interview a true-blue newspap
er reporter. I was extremely nervous. I sat down in front of him_40_ able to speak. He looked at me and said, “Did you bring a pencil or pen?”I shook my head.
“How about some 41_ ?”I shook my head again .
Finally , I thought he realized I was 42 , and I got my first big tip as a 43 : “Never,never go anywhere without a pen and paper. You never know what you’ll run into. ”After a few days, I gave my oral report totally from 44in class. I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I was in college looking around for a new career, but with no success. Then I _45 _Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist. And I called my parents. They didn’t __46__me. They just reminded me how competitive the field was and 47 all my life I had to run away from competition. This was true. But journalism did something to me; it was in my blood. _48__gave me the freedom to go up to total strangers and ask
what was 49 .
For the past 12 years, I’ve had the most satisfying reporting career, __50 __ stories from murders to airplane crashes and 51 choosing my strongest area. 52 _ I went to pick up my phone one day, an incredible wave of memories hit me and I realized that had it not been __53__V
irg
inia DeView, I would not be sitting at that desk.
I get 54 all the time: “How did you pick journalism?”
“Well, you see, there was a teacher…”I just wish I could 55 her.
A．good B．mad C．careless D．curious
A．university B．family C．professions D．life
A．interview B．find out C．admire D．learn from
A．expressed B．ordered C．expected D．meant
A．hardly B．nearly C．naturally D．eagerly
A．drink B．newspapers C．preparations D．paper
A．satisfied B．comfortable C．terrified D．sorry
A．student B．journalist C．teacher D．writer
A．research B．books C．imagination D．memory
A．called B．recognized C．remembered D．visited
A．answer B．promise C．stop D．persuade
A．how B．whether C．why D．when
A．It B．Virginia DeView C．My parents D．My oral report
A．breaking in B．getting down C．falling off D．going on
A．making up B．listening to C．covering D．writing
A．of course B．finally C．doubtfully D．in all
A．When B．As long as C．Once D．On condition
A．for B．with C．of D．to
A．hurt B．excited C．disappointed D．asked
A．respect B．support C．thank D．favor
完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31—50各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Where is the bus? Why is it always late?” I asked myself. I was going to be late, 31 the manager wasn’t going to be pleased. “Thank God, here it is!” The bus came round the corner and I got on. Ten minutes later I was walking into the 32 where I work.. “Twenty-five past nine. I 33 the manager doesn’t notice.” But I was not 34 .
“Smith!” shouted the manager. “Late again. What’s your 35 this time?” “I am afraid the bus was late, Mr. Brown.” “36 up earlier tomorrow! Anyway, go to your place at the counter(柜台). We’ll be opening in a few minutes.”
My first customer was a pretty girl wearing a red dress. 37 her was a young man of about 25. He seemed very 38 , and every few seconds he looked towards the main entrance. The girl drew（提取） some money and 39 about opening an account. I gave her necessary 40 and she went out. 41 , I noticed a tall man by the door, carrying something 42 with brown paper. Turning to my next customer, I was frightened to see a gun sticking out of his coat. The next moment a loud noise 43 my ears. Everything went black. I was falling… It seemed to be a long time 44 I opened my eyes and I found myself in bed! 45 shaking from the memory of this terrible dream, I got dressed and ran out of the house. 46 , the bus wasn’t on time, and I got to the bank at 9:25.
“Smith!” the manager cried out in a voice like thunder. “ 47 of your excuses! Start work at once!” To my 48 , the first customer was a girl 49a red dress and behind her stood a man carrying something wrapped in brown paper. The 50 ! Sometimes life is full of coincidences (巧合)!
A．as B．but C．and D．or
A．hotel B．shop C．bank D．restaurant
A．believe B．think C．guess D．hope
A．lucky B．happy C．sorry D．angry
A．excuse B．idea C．cause D．answer
A．Hurry B．Set C．Catch D．Get
A．Before B．Behind C．Beyond D．Against
A．nervous B．shy C．calm D．angry
A．cared B．talked C．asked D．worried
A．information B．offer C．news D．support
A．Again B．Then C．Thus D．However
A．hidden B．filled C．decorated D．covered
A．took B．closed C．filled D．came
A．before B．after C．when D．that
A．Even B．Still C．Just D．Ever
A．As usual B．For one thing C．In fact D．In general
A．Less B．Plenty C．More D．None
A．pleasure B．surprise C．joy D．regret
A．of B．with C．on D．in
A．dream B．story C．affair D．incident