We convince ourselves that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another. Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough, and that __1__ will be well when they are older. Then we are frustrated __2__ they reach adolescence and we must deal with them. Surely we’ll be __3__ when they grow out of the teen years.
We tell ourselves our __4__ will be better when our spouse(配偶)gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a __5__， when we finally retire. The truth is that there is no better time to be happy than __6__.If not, then when? Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy __7__it all. For the longest time, it seemed that life was about to start—real life.
But there were always some obstacles along the way, an ordeal(苦难) to __8__， some work to be finished, some time to be given, a bill to be __9__.Then life would start. It finally dawned on me that those __10__ were part of life. Little by little, that point of __11__ also helped me see that there isn’t any road to happiness.
Happiness is the road. So, enjoy every moment. And bear in mind that __12__ waits for no one. So stop __13__ school to end, for a return to school, to lose ten pounds, to __14__ ten pounds, for work to begin, to get married，...before deciding to be happy.
Happiness is a voyage, not a destination. There is no __15__ time to be happy than...NOW! Live and enjoy the moment.
1.A.we B．they C．all D．nothing
2.A.because B．but C．so D．and
3.A.luckier B．happier C．older D．healthier
4.A.life B．study C．children D．condition
5.A.rest B．bath C．breath D．vacation
6.A.before B．ever C．just then D．right now
7.A.instead of B．in addition to C．in spite of D．up to
8.A.meet with B．go ahead C．turn to D．get through
9.A.paid B．got C．asked D．printed
10.A.achievements B．obstacles C．duties D．opinions
11.A.view B．life C．position D．condition
12.A.happiness B．time C．age D．road
13.A.asking for B．supposing C．waiting for D．hoping for
14.A.gain B．reduce C．weigh D．enjoy
15.A.worse B．better C．more D．less
随着全球环境的恶化，越来越多的人选择过“低碳生活（low-carbon life）”，即减少二氧化碳的排放，低能量﹑低消耗﹑低开支的生活。请写一篇英文倡议书，倡议你的同学们加入“低碳一族”,为环保做出贡献。提示要点如下：
1. 用手洗衣服；
2. 多走楼梯，少用电梯；
3. 去超市自备购物袋；
4. 步行或者骑自行车上学；
5. ……
注意：1. 词数：120-150左右。
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
阅读下面短文并回答问题, 然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意问题后的字数要求）。
[1]Everyone has dreams. Usually they obey the rule that if you can dream it, you can achieve it！If you want to obtain a perfect life in the future, there are always some goals.
[2]The first goal common to all of us is health and energy. We all want to be healthy and fit, to have high levels of energy and to live free of pain and illness. Today, with the incredible advance in medical science, the quality of our health and fitness, and our lifespan is largely determined by design, not by chance. People with excellent health habits are far healthier, have more energy, and live longer and better than people who have poor health habits. Remember that health is not everything, but without health everything is nothing!
[3]The second goal that we all have in common is to enjoy excellent relationships—personal or social—with the people we like and respect, and who in turn. Fully 85% of your happiness will be determined by the quality of your relationships at each stage, and in each area of your life. How well you get along with people, and how much they like and respect you, have more impact on the quality of your life than perhaps any other factor.
[4]The third common goal is to do work that we enjoy, to do it well, and to be well paid for it. You want to be able to get and keep the job you want, to get paid more and promoted faster. You want to earn the very most that is possible for you at each stage of your career, no matter what you are engaged in.
[5]The fourth goal we all have in common is to achieve financial independence. You want to reach the point in life where you have enough money so that you never have any financial worries. You want to be completely free of them. You want to be able to order dinner in a restaurant without referring to the price listings to determine what you want to eat.
1.What does this passage mainly about? (no more than 12 words)
2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 6 words)
3.Why does the author put health ahead of other goals?(no more than 20 words)
4.What does the underlined word“them”in the last paragraph probably refer
to? (no more than 3 words)
5.Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 into Chinese.
The Friday after the American holiday of Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. It’s said that it’s the day that store ledgers(分类账)move into the black and companies become profitable. On that day, retailers slash(砍) prices to get consumers to buy. It is also a time when many Americans start their Christmas shopping. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee tells us how the economy may affect consumers on that bargain day.
This day should be a shopper’s dream. “It’s just the deals, the sales and everything you can get for a lesser price,” said Sandy Thomas, a shopper. But it’s a nightmare for others. “I think it’s crazy. I’ve done all of my shopping throughout the week so I don’t have to go out on Friday,” she said. It’s called Black Friday, the start of the traditional Christmas shopping season in the United States. Every year it’s the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. Stores open before sunrise and there are deep discounts everywhere you look.
Last year a crowd of bargain-hunters killed a Wal-mart worker in a New York suburb. This year, many stores are increasing security while they slash prices. “This is a huge time for the retail stores,” said Fred Joutz from George Washington University. “This is when they begin making their profits for the year.”
Economics professor Fred Joutz says how Americans spend the weekend after Thanksgiving is a good indication of how consumers feel about the future.
With the unemployment rate above 10 percent, Joutz says Americans are saving more and spending less. Some retailers are attracting consumers by opening on Thanksgiving Day, when shops are traditionally closed. Other stores open their doors anywhere from midnight to four in the morning.
And shoppers will be lining up in front of the doors in order to be one of the first ones to walk through and get a big discount. Electronics like flat screen TVs are usually the first items to go. Sandy Thomas says it’s an annual family tradition and well worth it. “I just save maybe half of what I would have spent on a regular, you know, shopping trip,” she said.
Economists say U.S. consumers will spend money this Black Friday, but they will spend it more carefully.
1.By saying “This day should be a shopper’s dream”, the writer means ________ .
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A．shoppers have longed for this day for a long time |
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B．the shops will be very crowded on that day |
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C．the shops will keep open until the daybreak of next day |
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D．shoppers can buy many items at low prices on that day |
2.Why are many stores increasing security according to the passage?
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A．Because there are too many people saving more and spending less. |
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B．Because it’s a time when they begin making their profits for the year. |
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C．Because last year a crowd of bargain-hunters caused an accident. |
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D．Because many stores open their doors from midnight to four a.m. |
3.From the passage we know that_________.
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A．Christmas shopping is traditional time and this year it is no exception. |
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B．Electronics like flat screen TVs are usually least discounted. |
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C．The economy only affects consumers on that bargain day. |
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D．Thanksgiving is a good indication of how consumers feel about the future. |
4.We can find this passage in_________.
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A．a science fiction |
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B．a travel brochure |
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C．an economic research report |
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D．a book on psychology |
5.Why American people call it a black day?
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A．Because they organize activities in honor of some great person. |
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B．Because there are too many people going out shopping for Christmas. |
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C．Too many people are celebrating Thanks giving. |
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D．The sky is black that day. |
Name：Off the Beaten Path
Cover price：$30.00
Our price：$19.80
The best-selling Reader's Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It focuses on more than 1, 000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.
Name：Container Gardens by Number
Cover price：$ 15.95
Our price：$9.49
A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
Name：Best Weekend Projects
Cover price：$ 17.95
Our price：$13.96
Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
Name：l80l Home Remedies(治疗方案）
Cover price：$ 40.00
Our price：$ 29.96
Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.
Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters（起泡；起疮）to allergies, and hiccups（打嗝）.
1.You can most probably read the passage in a ________ .
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A．travel guide |
B．medicine booklet |
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C．textbook |
D．newspaper |
2.How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?
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A．$10. 20. |
B．$6.46. |
C．$13.96. |
D．$19.80. |
3.Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?
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A．Off the Beaten Path. |
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B．Container Gardens by Number. |
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C．1801 Home Remedies. |
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D．Best Weekend Projects. |
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
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A．Container Gardens by Number can help you improve your gardening skills. |
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B．Off the Beaten Path covers about 1, 000 famous traveling sites all over the world. |
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C．Best Weekend Projects may be useful for you to modify your living room. |
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D．1801 Home Remedies is designed for home use. |
5.What's the purpose of the passage?
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A．To advise readers to buy their books. |
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B．To advise readers to read more in spare time. |
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C．To share the pleasure of reading with readers. |
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D．To share his opinion about the books with readers. |
It is common and usual to see people freak out when they face challenges in their life. We all pass in different life problems and challenges. No one is free of life problems. Only a dead man faces no problem. As long as you are alive, challenges are everywhere.
How do you face problems and challenges in your life? Problems and challenges are the building blocks of your personality. They make you who you are. Besides, whether what happened in your life builds or destructs you depends on how you look at it. If you take your problems as troubles, they will be troubles and may cause destruction. If you take them as constructive tools, you are going to be built up on them.
Problems are everywhere. No one can avoid them. And they are good too. They open up a different look and opportunity if you are willing to see. When you face troubles, do not frustrate or freak out. Just cool yourself to think in a different direction. Think in a positive way. Every problem has its own good as well as bad sides. Focus on the good one. Look at the bright side.
Besides, there is always a good person, perhaps your mom or dad, or one of your friends, right beside you who can turn everything into your best if you are willing to turn to them. No matter what happens, they will be there to help you. Trust them and they will never let you down. All you need to know is that you are loved wherever you are.
1.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase “freak out” in Paragraph 1?
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A．Feel shy. |
B．Stay calm. |
C．Keep up. |
D．Feel upset. |
2.In Paragraph 2, the writer implies that ______.
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A．problems cause troubles |
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B．attitude is everything |
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C．challenges can be avoided |
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D．personalities are built on failures |
3.According to the last paragraph, when we're in trouble, we ______.
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A．can only depend on our parents |
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B．are not alone |
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C．should only believe ourselves |
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D．are not confident |
4.What’s the writer’s purpose to write the passage?
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A．To encourage. |
B．To compare. |
C．To prove. |
D．To explain. |
5.What can be the best title of the passage?
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A．How to Avoid Problems |
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B．Challenges Are Everywhere |
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C．Face Your Challenges Bravely |
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D．You Are Loved Wherever You Are |
