It has been one of the deadliest climbing seasons on Everest, with at least 10 deaths. And at least some seem to have been _________.
The problem hasn’t beenavalanches(雪崩）, blizzards or high winds. Experienced climbers and industry leaders _________ too many people on the mountain, in general, and too many inexperienced climbers, in particular.
Fly-by-night adventure companies are taking up untrained climbers who pose a risk to everyone on the mountain. And the Nepalese government, _________ for every climbing dollar it can get, has issued more permits than Everest can safely _________, some experienced mountaineers say.
Add to that Everest’s unmatched _________ to a growing body of thrill-seekers the world over. And the fact that Nepal, one of Asians poorest nations and the site of most Everest climbs, has a long record of bad regulations and mismanagement.
To reach the peak, climbers _________ every pound of equipment they can and take with them just enough cans of compressed oxygen to make it to the top and back down. It is hard to think straight at that altitude（海拔）.
According to the climbers, some of the deaths this year were caused by people getting held up in the long lines on the last 1,000 feet or so of the climb, unable to get up and down fast enough to _________ their oxygen supply. Others were simply not fit enough to be on the mountain _________.
Nepal has no _________ rules about who can climb Everest, and experienced climbers say that is a direct reason for _________. “You have to reach certain standards to do the Ironman,” said Alan Arnett, a remarkable Everest climber. “But you don’t have to _________ to climb the highest mountain in the world? What’s wrong with this picture?”
The last time 10 or more people died on Everest was in 2015, during an avalanche. By some measures, the Everest machine has only gotten more out of _________. Last year, experienced climbers, insurance companies and news organizations _________ a far-reaching scheme by guides, helicopter companies and hospitals to trick millions of dollars from insurance companies byevacuating(疏散) climbers with _________ signs of altitude sickness.
Despite all the problems, this year the Nepali government issued a record number of permits, 381, as part of a bigger _________ to commercialize the mountain. Climbers say the permit numbers have been going up steadily each year and that this year the traffic jams were heavier than ever.
1.A.recognizable B.sustainable C.avoidable D.feasible
2.A.burden B.blame C.border D.balance
3.A.hungry B.critical C.jealousy D.hesitant
4.A.favor B.extend C.grant D.handle
5.A.appeal B.adjustment C.adaption D.agreement
6.A.catch sight of B.make use of C.get rid of D.take hold of
7.A.remove B.refill C.recycle D.release
8.A.for the first time B.at long last C.from time to time D.in the first place
9.A.strict B.social C.scientific D.creative
10.A.discomfort B.decay C.disadvantage D.disaster
11.A.manage B.qualify C.promise D.schedule
12.A.contact B.touch C.control D.power
13.A.activated B.exposed C.introduced D.dismissed
14.A.inferior B.minor C.superior D.major
15.A.push B.prospect C.pattern D.patent
Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Phone-surfing Results in More Purchases
Leaving your mobile phone at home when you go shopping could prevent mindless overspending, a new study suggests. Research from the University of Bath discovered that when people are distracted by their mobiles during a trip to the supermarket their shopping bills 1. rise by an average of 41 per cent. Attention-weakening devices also encourage shoppers to wander along more shelves, 2.they come across more products.
In one study, 294 people aged between 18 and 73 at four Swedish supermarkets wore eye-tracking glasses throughout a shopping trip to measure where they went and 3.they looked at. Their receipts were then used 4.(assess) their spending. Those using a mobile phone spent on average £33.73 compared to an average of £23.91 for those who did not.
A second study of 117 shoppers found those with mobile phones spent longer in the store, 5.(give) more attention to shelves. They also spent an average of £36. This study found shoppers using a mobile phone spent on average £36.16 on 20.85 items, compared to £25.59 on 13.22 products.
Dr Carl-Philip Ahlbom, of the University of Bath’s School of Management said: “Business owners have tended to worry that mobiles distract shoppers from spending money, 6.we were amazed to find completely the reverse effect.” The findings were very clear - the more time you spend on your phone, the more money you’ll part 7..
“So if you’re trying to budget, 8.(leave) your phone in your pocket. It's not the phone 9.that causes more purchases, but its impact on our focus.” Researchers believe people spend more because using a phone distracts people from their 10.(plan) lists.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Growing up on a small farm，I lived a life that I took for granted. My father worked in the city as a plumber(水暖工). He was not highly educated，but he was smart，looking at problems in an engineer’s way. He was a man made of leather，brass and chewing tobacco who tried to teach my brother and me useful things，including respect. He also had a temper and was strict with us for he would scold us when we made some careless mistakes. Sometimes，my father seemed like a distant enemy to me and I didn’t like him very much.
One day I came home from primary school and his car was already there. Once inside，I was told by my mother that he didn’t feel well. His back hurt. My father never missed work；in fact，when he came home，he went to the barn to work even more. I remember looking at him secretly around the corner as he lay on his bed in the middle of the day.
Later，my mother told me he got multiple myeloma (多发性骨髓瘤)，a type of blood cancer. As the cancer grows，the person will shrink because the disease destroys the body’s energy and the abnormal antibodies cause problems for other cells and tissue. Bones eventually look like Swiss cheese，and when they break，they may never heal. But I didn’t realize that my father’s time was rather limited and just treated him the same way I used to.
For the last year of my father’s life，his entire day consisted of rising from his hospital bed in the living room and walking to his chair to sit and think. He was predictably in that chair when I came home one day during the ninth grade. I do not remember where my mother and brother were，but the two of us were alone.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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He asked me to sit down and what he told me still moves me these decades later.
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At that moment，I realized that he was doing more than telling.
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What to Do when Someone Doesn’t Like You
When someone tells me, “I don’t care if people like me,” they are showing me the emotional wall they use to block the hurt of rejection.
As humans are social animals, all of us care if people like us. Based on the need for social connections, your reactions to rejection and negative judgment can range from minor hurt to breakouts of depression. 1.
The first step to handle a negative situation is to recognize your reaction. Ask yourself, “What am I feeling?”. 2. Any betrayal (背叛) or embarrassment in your heart? Identify what feeling has shown up in your body, so you can choose what to do next.
3. When you sense yourself being shut out or feel defensive, ask yourself what the person actually means to do to you. Does he truly mean to offend you, or make fun of you? Your brain works very hard to keep you safe, so it will judge a situation threatening if there is any possibility of social harm.
When our brains sense a possible threat, we react as if we were personally attacked. Take a breath to relieve (减轻) the stress. 4.
Finally, if you believe the person doesn’t like you, ask yourself if this matters. 5. If not, what can you do to release your need to be liked by this person? And, what can you do to stay neutral and not return the dislike? The more you can come to accept others as who they are, the more you can move forward with your goals regardless of whether someone likes you or not.
A. If you can, look the person in his eyes.
B. Do you feel any fear or anger in your head?
C. Ask yourself what is true about the situation.
D. Often people do not realize the impact of their words.
E. Will the person’s judgment of you impact your work or life?
F. The ability to let a show of dislike roll off your back is a learned skill.
G. This will help you relax at present and take you out of your trembling mind.
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1.I’ve known him for years，and I trust his ________ (判断).
2.The following is a________ (总结) of our conclusions.
3.His mother－in－law is an expert at food science and ________ (营养).
4.To be frank，I will choose teaching as my ________ (职业) in the future.
5.The ________ (大多数人) of the people present at the meeting are in favor of banning smoking.
6.She ________ (最初) thought of donating all of her organs to save others’ lives，but failed to do it because of her serious illness.
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However，it is not true．1.If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents，don’t worry about it．Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(消除代沟)．
2.Don’t get to your parents when you are angry．Your parents possibly won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off.
Try to reach a compromise(和解). 3.You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. 4.
Talk about your values(价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. 5. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
A. Don’t argue with your parents.
B. Tell your parents what you care about, and why.
C. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.
D. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
E. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.
F. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.
G. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
