短文填词（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）.
A recent study found that some people could be devoted to their cell phones. The study was c_____ at Staffordshire University in England. About 40 percent of students
(survey) said they couldn’t do without their cell phones. About 90% said they took their
with them everywhere. One third of students surveyed said they used cell phones to c
themselves up.
The study also asked students 18 to 25 questions designed to check addictive behavior. The results found that one in six cell phone users have a lot in with gambling addicts. Some people said they sometimes lied about their cell phone use. The others admitted __
___(steal) to pay for their cell phone habit.
Dr David Sheffield, conducted the study, said he wasn’t surprised by the results. “Students use their phones frequently, and this has both p_
___ effects such as staying in touch with friends and family, and negative ones too, such as financial costs and social costs,” he told Weekly Reader. “The most
(surprise) finding was that a number of people reported they had l__
a relationship or job because they spent too much time on mobile phones .”
第一节短文填词（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）.
A few years ago, I drove to a gas station. It was a fine day, I was feeling good. As I walked into the station to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me: “You don’t look well” That completely took me by ______, I told him I had never felt
（well）. Without hesitation he told me I looked terribly bad and my skin appeared yellow.
When I left the gas station, (feel) a little uneasy, I pulled over to the side of road and look at my face in the mirror. How did I feel? Was everything all right? Had I __
___ up a rare disease? Had I had hepatitis（肝炎）?
The next time I drove into the gas station, I figured out what (happen). The place had recently been painted a bright yellow, the light
(reflect) off the walls made someone inside look as __
_ they had hepatitis. I wondered how many folks had reacted the way I did. I had let one short conversation with a total stranger
(change) my attitude for an entire day. He told me I looked sick, and before long, I was actually feeling sick. That single negative observation had a profound effect
the way I felt and acted.
A little while later I saw how funny the incident was. I wonder how many other people that the man had told were ill he realized that the gas station had a paint job.
No trip to South Korea is complete without a visit to its fascinating theme parks. For those __ assume that amusement parks are just playgrounds teeming with kids. South Korea's theme parks are sure to change their
(mind).
With their charming garden plantations, hot springs and (excite) rides, they offer travelers a romantic and exciting getaway. Within the appropriate driving distance from the Korean capital Seoul, there are three theme parks worth
(visit)—Lotte World, Everland and Seoul Land.
Everland, the (large) theme park in South Korea, covering various areas like Festiva Caribbean Bay and Speedway. It is such
huge park that you will have to plan in advanceinvesting your time there.
Lotte World, whose designer was determined(create) a wonderland for fun-seekers, consists of Lotte World Adventure
movie theaters. You may also take part in activities such as ice-skating or bowling there.
Whatever travelers want, South Korea (be) there to provide. Hop on a heart-stopping ride, amuse yourself in one of the theme parks or
(simple) enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath. Come and visit SouthKorea now!
My neighbor Li Hai is going to graduate college soon and he hasn’t found
job yet. He was once
（advise） to learn computer skills,
he thought it was difficult. When he saw others learning English, he shook his head,
（say） it was too hard to remember new
. He enjoyed watching TV, playing cards, smoking and so on. He felt it was hard for him to give up all
habits. Not long ago, he went to look for a job. When he knew talents were
（great） needed, he sighed and regretted the time
he had wasted. He told me how he wished he
（work ）hard in college and asked me not to copy his example.
Thank you very much for your letter. Your trip sounds exciting! I can’t wait_______ hear what Africa is like.
Since my last letter to you, I had a little adventure ___ my own. Early this month, my mother and I took
____ flight to Dun Huang, in the north-west of China. The desert out there was really quite amazing. I had never seen so much sand in my life!
_____ we were there, we arranged with a tour company to ride camels. I was very excited
_____ this was the first time I had seen one up close. We had hoped that we would get to see some other wildlife on our trip,
_____ sadly we didn’t.
Since you are going to the Sahara, I have some advice-----be sure to bring a large hat and a shirt with long sleeves,_____you’ll need for protection. The sun can be
_____brilliant that you’ll need to keep covered or you’ll get burnt-----my cheeks
___so red for days after my trip. And another thing, you’ll need to keep a good
_ of water with you, since it is so dry and hot.
I am sure you’ll have a nice trip. I look forward to receiving your postcards!
Best wishes
Aihua
【原创】A friend's grandfather came to America from Eastern Europe. After (settle)down at E11is Island, he went into a cafeteria in Manhattan to get something
(eat). He sat down at an empty table and waited for someone to take his order. Of course nobody did.
(final), a woman with a tray full of food sat down opposite him and informed him
a cafeteria worked.
"Start out at that end," she said. "Just go a1ong the line and pick out what you want. At other end they'll tell you how much you have to pay."
"I soon (1earn)how everything works in America," the grandfather told the friend."Life's a cafeteria here. You can get anything you want as long as you are
(will)to pay the price. You can even get success,
you'll never get it if you wait for someone to bring it to you. You have to get up and get it yourself."
You can't change the inevitable. The only thing you can do to contro1 your attitude. 0nce you reach that point in life, happiness and
(satisfy)can't be too far away.